Teaching History




Website

Description: This is the National History Education Clearinghouse. It is one of the most comprehensive history teaching web resources that covers K-12 social studies Education.
National History Education Clearinghouse

Worksheet

Description: This is an graphic organizer for teaching history in elementary levels. It is very easy to use even for kindergarten kids.
The 5Ws and How

Video
Description: It is a five minutes video for a very brief history of the Jamestown Colony for early grades. The narration is clear and engaging.
The Jamestown Colony

Game

Description: This game explores Benjamin Franklin's multifaceted life and achievement in many different areas. It is interactive and appropriate for K-8 students.
Ben's Timeline

Quiz

Description: This is a unique quiz with a big painting created by Chinese artists Dai Dudu, Li Tiezi, and Zhang An, in 2006. It covers major influential world figure of modern world history. It appeals to people of all age levels.
Famous People Painting Quiz

Lesson Plan

Description: A lesson plan for grade 3-8 aligned with national standards. There are many amplifiable images demonstrating the encounters of the journey.
Lewis and Clar